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Evaluation and diagnostic value of next-generation sequencing analysis of residual liquid-based cytology specimens of pancreatic masses.
Cancer cytopathology - 1 Mar 2022
Sekita-Hatakeyama Yoko, Fujii Tomomi, Nishikawa Takeshi, Mitoro Akira, Sawai Masayoshi, Itami Hiroe, Morita Kouhei, Uchiyama Tomoko, Takeda Maiko, Sho Masayuki, Yoshiji Hitoshi, Hatakeyama Kinta, Ohbayashi Chiho
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BACKGROUND: Liquid-based cytology (LBC) is a widely used method for processing specimens obtained by endoscopic biopsy. This study evaluated next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis of LBC specimens to improve the diagnostic accuracy of pancreatic lesions. METHODS: Upon the diagnosis of a suspected pancreatic mass, LBC residues were used retrospectively. The quantity and quality of DNA extracted from residual...
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